Yoga in the Menopause

The years leading up to and around the menopause are a time of great change for a woman’s body. At a time when we are already under a great deal of stress – maybe we have teenagers at home, an elderly relative to take care or – the list is endless. We put a massive amount of pressure on ourselves as women trying to juggle so many responsibilities.

Peri-menopause is described as that time leading up to menopause when the ovaries gradually make less oestrogen. At menopause the ovaries stop making eggs – and a woman is termed ‘post-menopause’ if she has not had a period for 12 months.

It is a time of hormonal changes (to add to that life-stress) – with resulting symptoms which can throw most women totally off balance

Signs of peri-menopause and beyond

Hot flushes, irregular or skipped periods, insomnia, mood swings, fatigue, depression, irritability, heart irregularities, headaches, brain fog, loss of libido, weight gain, stiff joints – in fact the list seems almost endless! And whilst every woman’s experience during this time will be different – and there are likely to be just as many ‘cures’ as symptoms, there’s no doubt that a regular, well considered yoga practice will be of benefit. Dru yoga, with it’s flowing sequences and nurturing ethos may be just what you are looking for.